Determine if you would benefit from chiropractic by viewing
the Symptoms Chart, taking the Survey,
and reading the Good Habits section.
Symptoms Chart
This chart illustrates the connection between the
spine and various organ systems that can be affected by a
subluxation. Click here for illustrations.
| Vertebrae |
Corresponding
Body Parts |
Possible
Symptoms |
| C1 |
Blood
supply to head, brain |
Headaches,
vision problems, neck Pain |
| C2 |
Eyes,
sinuses, auditory nerves |
Ear infections,
allergies, fainting |
| C3 |
Face,
teeth, trifacial nerve |
Neuralgia,
acne, eczema |
| C4 |
Nose,
lips, mouth |
Hay fever,
hearing loss, adenoids |
| C5 |
Vocal
cords, neck glands, pharynx |
Laryngitis,
hoarseness, sore throat |
| C6 |
Neck
muscles, shoulders, tonsils |
Pain
in shoulder area, stiff neck, tonsilitis |
| C7 |
Thyroid
gland, bursa in the shoulders, elbows |
Bursitis,
tendonitis, thyroid conditions, colds |
| T1 |
Lower
arms, hands, wrists, fingers, esophagus and trachea |
Asthma,
cough, breathing difficulty, pain in lower arms and hands |
| T2 |
Heart,
its valves and covering, coronary arteries |
Chest
pains, tightness or constriction |
| T3 |
Lungs,
bronchial tubes, pleura, chest |
Bronchitis,
pneumonia, congestion, influenza |
| T4 |
Gall
bladder, common duct |
Gall
bladder conditions, jaundice |
| T5 |
Liver,
solar plexus, blood |
Liver
conditions, low blood pressure, anemia |
| T6 |
Stomach,
mid-back area |
Indigestion,
heartburn, dyspepsia |
| T7 |
Pancreas,
duodenum |
Ulcers,
gastritis |
| T8 |
Spleen,
liver, lower-mid back |
Lowered
resistance |
| T9 |
Adrenal
and supra-renal glands |
Allergies,
hives |
| T10 |
Kidneys,
appendix, testes |
Kidney
trouble, hardening of arteries |
| T11 |
Urinary
bladder, ureters |
Acne,
eczema, boils |
| T12 |
Small
intestines, upper/lower back |
Rheumatism,
gas pains |
| L1 |
Inguinal
rings, large intestine |
Constipation,
diarrhea, some hernias |
| L2 |
Abdomen,
upper leg |
Cramps,
breathing difficulty, varicose veins |
| L3 |
Sex organs,
uterus, bladder, knees |
Bladder
trouble, menstrual trouble |
| L4 |
Prostate
gland, sciatic nerve, lower back |
Low back
pain, sciatica, difficult or frequent urination |
| L5 |
Lower
legs, ankles, feet |
Poor
circulation in legs, weak ankles, leg cramps |
| Sacrum |
Hip bones,
buttocks, genitalia |
Spinal
curvatures, sacro-iliac conditions |
| Coccyx |
Rectum,
anus |
Hemorrhoids,
pruritis (itching), pain when sitting |
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Survey
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you show at
least one symptom of nerve interference. Remember though,
you could have nerve interference even if you show no symptoms.
That is why it is a great idea to have your spine checked
regularly by a Doctor of Chiropractic. A symptom usually shows
up late when your health is compromised by nerve interference,
and is the first thing to go away once you are receiving treatment.
| Do
the heels of your shoes wear unevenly? |
| Does
your jaw click? |
| Do
you often feel the need to crack your neck, back, or other
joints? |
| Are
you unable to twist or turn your head or hips to either
side easily or equally? |
| Are
you often fatigued? |
| Do
you have poor concentration? |
| Do
you have low resistance to disease? |
| Does
your foot flare out when walking? |
| Do
you have poor posture? |
| Do
you have headaches, back aches, or sore or tender spots
in your muscles or joints? |
| Do
you consistently feel stressed or tense, especially in
your muscles or joints? |
| Do
you feel stiffness in your neck or back? |
| Are
you generally in poor health? |
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Good Habits
Consider these habits that can improve the health of your
spine.
- Try to sleep on your side or back, not on your stomach,
to support your spinal curves.
- Stretch and exercise often to keep your spine limber.
- Do not overexert yourself.
- Avoid sitting for long periods.
- Be sure to get enough rest.
- Do not hold the phone by squeezing it between your ear
and shoulder.
- Do not turn your head to sneeze.
- Avoid excessive junk food, which can cause chemical stress
to your body.
- Try not to repeat the same body position frequently —
this could cause repetitive strain injury.
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